surround sound

noun

: sound reproduction that often uses three or more transmission channels to enhance the illusion of a live hearing

Examples of surround sound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Samsung Smart Music Frame is a smart speaker disguised as a decorative photo frame that connects to your devices via WiFi or Bluetooth to stream your favorite tunes in surround sound. —Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025

Optional upgrades include a head-up display and a premium Burmester surround sound system. —Josh Max, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Many of them also support advanced audio technologies like Dolby Atmos, which provides a surround sound experience without the need for multiple speakers scattered around the room. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024

Our top pick for noise-canceling headphones feature noise cancellation, comfortable padding for your ears, have spatial audio for theater-like surround sound, and are on sale ahead of Cyber Monday. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for surround sound

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• around
• astound